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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,972.30, 292,521.72 and 116,485.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,972.30, 292,521.72 and 116,485.18 is: 160,749.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,972.30 : 292,521.72 = 116,485.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,972.30/292,521.72 = 116,485.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,972.30x = 292,521.72 × 116,485.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,972.30x = 34,074,445,208.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,074,445,208.11/211,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,749.52

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